Mirror from Volterra, c. 300 B.C. (Italy)
What scene is depicted on the back of the mirror? Hera nursing
Herakles in the presence of other gods
How does it reflect Greek Mythology? The Greek myth is
known only from literature and the story of Zeus slowly

GUIDE 7 Chapter 6
The Art of the Etruscans
You may want to start with watching a fragment of History Chanel video (at the end of this
guide, scroll down). It will give you some history background and make your reading on
Etruscan art more interesting.
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